What If? Axl joined Queen

[alternativemonkey]

Like many fans on this board, I believe Axl Rose is one of, if not the greatest, frontman of all time. That said, it is difficult to find him doing nothing. More than wanting Chinese Democracy, I want to see him on stage again.

What if ? . . .

What if Queen had offered Freddie Mercury's spot to Axl Rose instead of Paul Rogers for this summer's tour (www.queenonline.com)? If Axl was fronting Queen this summer, it would be the biggest tour of the year if not the decade. Bigger than the Rolling Stones.

1. Agree or Disagree: Axl fronting Queen for a summer tour would be awesome!

2. Given Axl's relationship with Brian May and Axl's participation in the Freddie Mercury concert, is it possible that Queen did approach Axl before Paul Rodgers and he turned it down?

[Izzy]

I doubt Axl was approached

But i must say i think it would have been intresting - Axl seems to be a fan and it would have been a chance for him to get out, earn some money and not be judged for new material - a tour for 'fun'

Whether Axl's vocals would have worked....having not heard him perform a Queen song i don't know

[patience26]

I doubt Axl was approached

But i must say i think it would have been intresting - Axl seems to be a fan and it would have been a chance for him to get out, earn some money and not be judged for new material - a tour for 'fun'

Whether Axl's vocals would have worked....having not heard him perform a Queen song i don't know

We Will rock you...Tribute to Freddie Mercury and Bohemian Rapsody at the same gig

[dash]

it would be great!!!

He would get a lot of publicity just like the Queen tour. It wold be a great chance to be back in the spot light

[Izzy]

We Will rock you...Tribute to Freddie Mercury and Bohemian Rapsody at the same gig

I know, but i haven't heard either rendition - does he do Freddy proud?

[Jamie]

We Will rock you...Tribute to Freddie Mercury and Bohemian Rapsody at the same gig

I know, but i haven't heard either rendition - does he do Freddy proud?

Your damn right he does!
As for him joinin Queen, I don't know, not sure if he'd be up for doin somethin like that, but if he was why not?!

[ClintroN]

i dont think so mate

i think he wants to concintrate on his own band!!

[Thorazine Shuffle]

Cool idea but thats all we need for CD are more delays while Axl would be off singing for Queen.

[mikegiuliana]

i wouldn't want him fronting queen.. Wish queen would ditch their name already

[izzyrose]

Queen would be better but gn'r would be worse.




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[ppbebe]

insipid......No I don't mean this thread. I mean Axl in Queen. 

[Kitano]

The remaining members of Queen aren't really a functioning band anymore. ?It's pretty obvious that Freddy had all the talent and the rest of the guys are just trying to screw the last few dimes out of their fans before they retire. ?They aren't dumb enough to get a singer who isn't going to show up for some dates and make them lose money.

As for Axl, he's still capable of making quality music, he doesn't need to waste his time with has beens.

[MikeB]

What the hell does Axl have so much in common with  Queen? Hell I say if Jimmy Page,Jon Paul Jones and John Bonham's son form a band , they should hire Axl if Robert Plant is busy with solo. In my book that would kick ass and be better because Led Zeppelin is much more awesome than Queen. Anyway what I'm really saying is that i disagree with Axl being in Queen ,just my opinion.

[Saul]

I wouldnt wanna see axl in another glorified cover band!

I'm kidding , I'm kidding.

If axl didnt have this big "project" called chinese democracy going the last 10 years or so then , yes , it would be cool to see him do a tour with queen .. maybe even record new material. But right now I think it would be best for axl and everyone if he just concentrate on taking a new group of players and the name GNR to the top again , if thats possible.

Walking away from something as hyped as democracy right now wouldnt do anything good for anyone involved.

[N.I.B]

if he was with queen, then paul rogers wouldnt be with them.

he did bohemian rhapsody with elton john so i dont see it as such an outrageous question. i think hes beet suited for nu-GN'R

[Lisa]

interesting idea but...NO....I did have the opportunity to see The Brian May Band when they open for GnR at Copps in Hamilton(Dust and Bones) .....no one could fill the shoes of Freddie, not even Axl

[hyperionmax2003]

I'm not really a big fan of Queen (I actully hate them more than buckethead).  But, any NEW ACTUAL material from Axl would be great and sell well.  Hell, he could reform New Edition and I would buy the shit as long as I could hear Axl's voice.

[McGann]

Can't picture Axl
Singing "Radio Ga-Ga"
Or "Bicycle Race'.

"Innuendo"? Sure,
Could make "Fat Bottomed Girls" fun,
But "Killer Queen"?  No.

Bottom line is this:
Axl could sing them all well,
The style ain't him.

Splash

/Mike

[Nightfall]

Never thought of them writing new songs? and only pick a few (or 2/3 of a setlist) of classics which does match his "style"?

But the idea...no..maybe another Tribute..sure but not permanent...i'm just to anxious to see what can happen with his vision of this newformed GN'R

[mikegiuliana]

how about this crazy notion, axl fronting his band..